STEC O157 outbreak sickens 66 and kills two in US and Canada
Canadian authorities have declared a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 (STEC) outbreak over while US officials are continuing to investigate.
Archives for January 11, 2018
Mondelēz says India is key market to achieving $1bn e-commerce sales target
Oreo maker Mondelēz said India is a ‘key market’ for the company to achieve its online revenue target in two years.
European food industry goes digital to promote Sustainable Development Goals
European food sector body FoodDrinkEurope has launched a new website to promote action on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs).
EFSA increases safe levels for contaminant 3-MCPD
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has more than doubled the tolerable daily intake (TDI) for the contaminant 3-MCPD, linked to reduced male fertility and kidney damage.
Supermarkets sold Lactalis infant formula despite recall due to Salmonella
A number of French supermarkets have admitted selling Lactalis infant milk formula that was subject to a recall due to Salmonella.
Spirulina finds success in Dutch start-up's algae chocolate
Dutch start-up The Algae Factory is pushing the foodpairing boundaries with its algae chocolate that contains sustainably sourced spirulina.
Russia uses army to tackle AI in Kostroma Oblast
The Russian Army has been deployed to help deal with the aftermath of the largest outbreak of the avian influenza (AI) in Kostroma Oblast, where 600,000 chickens have been culled, according to a 9 January report in the Russian Gazette, the official...
People genetically predisposed to weight gain could have better luck losing it than those who aren’t
Blaming genes for failing to lose weight may no longer be an excuse – in fact, genetic predisposition for obesity actually could magnify diet-based weight loss efforts, according to new research in The BMJ.
Polish poultry meat business to boost slaughter capacity
Polish poultry processor Drobimex plans to boost slaughter capacity this year following the completion of last year’s investment to expand and upgrade its facilities in Poland’s north-western region, according to senior company representatives.
Lidl’s entrance into US markets triggers “fierce price competition,” elevated services among retailers
Lidl’s entrance last summer into the highly competitive US retail market already is placing significant pricing pressure on nearby major retailers, which likely will need to drop prices even further and offer more convenient shopping services in order to...
Researchers to develop smart packaging that can power itself
Two researchers from Clemson Transport Package Testing Laboratory have received a $500k grant from the US National Science Foundation to study triboelectric generators in smart packaging.
Row over ‘prefabricated’ mutton shines light on China’s frozen meats labelling dilemma
A consumer affairs row has blown up in Beijing over mutton labelling, which could lead to new labelling requirements for manufactured meat.
JBS enlists ex-military captain for Plumrose USA president
The US arm of Brazilian meat giant JBS has appointed Thomas Lopez as president of its pork business Plumrose USA.
Fumoir Grizzly claims fish protection from Listeria
Fumoir Grizzly has developed a bacteriocin that protects fish from Listeria monocytogenes growth.
Irish Food Board’s post Brexit-proof food & drink export figures
Irish food and drink exports hit a record high of €12.6bn in 2017 as the country grapples with changes to UK trading conditions, its most valuable market, in the face of Brexit and a weaker sterling.
From Fabanaise to Faba Butter... aquafaba is the star ingredient in new plant-based spread debuting at the Fancy Food Show
Aquafaba – the viscous liquid left over from cooking chickpeas and the #2 ingredient in Sir Kensington’s Fabanaise mayo – is one of the vegan community’s best-kept secrets. But Faba Butter, a new plant-based ‘butter’ debuting at the Winter Fancy Food...
Jebsen & Jessen creates pan-Asian chemical and ingredients business
A new "joint venture of equals" has been established in Greater China between Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients (JJING) and Jebsen Industrial Specialty Ingredients & Solutions Business (JI-SI&S).
OPINION
Understanding the ‘yuck factor’ is crucial to increasing society’s acceptance of insect protein
Can the “yuck factor” — one of the biggest barriers faced by edible insect producers — be overcome?
Public-private partnership needed to boost India’s nutritious food production
Public-private partnerships are urgently needed to help India’s food sector deal with the country’s much-reported nutrition and food security challenges, according to a new report.
Tastes changing more among upper-class as Chinese experience greater wealth
The highest-earning 10% of the urban Chinese drink over seven times as much wine and consume more than twice as much dessert as their counterparts at the bottom end of the wage scale.
Food firms urged to slash the costs of healthy products in Malaysia: Advocacy group
A Malaysian think tank is calling on the government and food firms to take action against obesity and diabetes in the country by slashing prices of healthy food, but has warned against rushing into plans for a sugar tax.
Aussie firm targets functional beverage and supplement growth after receiving EU novel foods status for fucoidan extracts
Australian biotechnology firm Marinova has achieved novel foods status in the EU for its Maritech® fucoidan extracts, and the firm is now targeting growth in the region's functional beverage and supplement sectors.
Probiotic and broccoli combine to fight colorectal cancer cells: Singapore study
An engineered probiotic combined with broccoli extract killed more than 95% of colorectal cancer cells in an in vitro study, and reduced the number of tumours by 75% in mice, researchers in Singapore have revealed.